RPN-TFT Transitional Care Unit

Reporting to the Manager, Transitional Care Unit,, you will beresponsible for providing quality nursing care to a

patient population with predictable outcomes. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within

the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care,

mission vision, Values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability

to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario

* Current certification in BCLS

* Recent experience in Medical/Surgical/Mental Health or Women and Children Care Nursing

* Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery

* Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable or

have outcomes that are not as expected

* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action

* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

* Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Salary Range: $37.175 to 38.160

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at

work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for

this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.